Tokyo medical school admits it altered tests to keep women out

A shocking revelation!

Yes, you're referring to the recent scandal involving Tokyo Medical University, one of Japan's most prestigious medical schools. In August 2018, the school admitted to altering entrance exams to limit the number of female students admitted.

According to reports, the school had been manipulating the entrance exams since 2006 to ensure that only a small number of women were accepted. The school claimed that this was done to maintain a "balance" between male and female students, citing concerns that too many women would lead to a decline in the school's academic standards.

The scandal was uncovered after a former student, who had been denied admission to the school, filed a complaint with the Japanese government. An investigation revealed that the school had been altering the exams to lower the scores of female applicants, while keeping the scores of male applicants the same.

The school's actions were widely condemned, with many calling it a form of gender discrimination. The Japanese government launched an investigation and imposed penalties on the school, including a fine and a requirement to implement reforms to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The scandal has sparked a national debate in Japan about gender equality and discrimination in education. Many have called for greater transparency and accountability in the admissions process to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

It's worth noting that this is not an isolated incident in Japan. There have been several other cases of gender discrimination in education and employment in the country, highlighting the need for greater efforts to promote gender equality and address systemic biases.